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Embark on a journey through the past two centuries as you delve into the personal stories of twelve renowned soldiers. Discover their early lives and how their formative years influenced their extraordinary military careers. This podcast offers an intimate exploration into the making of these great soldiers, as compiled from the book’s preface. (Summary by philchenevert)

"Robin Hood," retold by J. Walker McSpadden, presents the legendary tale of the infamous English outlaw who became a folk hero. Set in medieval England, the story follows Robin Hood, a skilled archer and swordsman who lives in Sherwood Forest with his band of Merry Men. Robin Hood is known for his unwavering commitment to justice, often described as “robbing from the rich to give to the poor.”The narrative begins with Robin Hood’s transformation from a nobleman into an outlaw. After being wrongfully accused and outlawed by the corrupt Sheriff of Nottingham, Robin takes refuge in the ...

Stories From Wagner by J. Walker McSpadden is a collection of simplified retellings of Richard Wagner’s famous operas, making them accessible to a general audience. The book covers legendary tales from Norse and Germanic mythology, including The Flying Dutchman, Tannhäuser, Lohengrin, Tristan and Isolde, The Mastersingers of Nuremberg, and the epic Ring Cycle (Das Rheingold, Die Walküre, Siegfried, Götterdämmerung). Each story is filled with heroism, love, betrayal, and supernatural elements, reflecting Wagner’s grand themes of destiny and sacrifice. McSpadden presents these operas in ...